Welsh

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Pronunciation

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Suffix

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-adwy

  1. adjectival suffix indicating capability to be -able, -ible
    credu (to believe) + ‎-adwy → ‎credadwy (believable)
    dibynnu (to depend) + ‎-adwy → ‎dibynadwy (dependable)
    bioddiraddio (to biodegrade) + ‎-adwy → ‎bioddiraddiadwy (biodegradable)
    ofni (to fear) + ‎-adwy → ‎ofnadwy (terrible)
  2. adjectival suffix indicating the performing the root
    rhuo (to roar) + ‎-adwy → ‎rhuadwy (roaring)
    sefyll (to stand) + ‎-adwy → ‎safadwy (standing)

Derived terms

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Further reading

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  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “-adwy”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies